Gauff and Osaka win debuts in straight sets; Norrie withdraws with injury

Cameron Norrie abandoned his debut match against Paraguayan Adolfo Daniel Vallejo due to a rib injury. Era the first retirement of the British number 1 in an Grand Slam. The tennis player was losing by a set and a break of service when he decided not to continue, interrupting a game that already indicated physical difficulties after problems in preparing for the tournament.

Medvedev exits in the first round

Daniil Medvedev, seeded sixth, lost in the first round to Australian Adam Walton in 5 sets. The defeat marked the weakest performance among the competition’s main players to date. Walton, who received an invite to Roland Garros, surprised the highest ranked Russian tennis player eliminated so far.

Convidados perform well

The 17-year-old Frenchman Moise Kouame, also as a guest, beat the Croatian veteran Marin Cilic in straight sets. The guests’ victories indicate fierce competition in the first rounds, with less favorite players creating difficulties for more experienced opponents.

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Favoritas advance without any major difficulties

Aryna Sabalenka, world number 1, Coco Gauff, tournament champion, and Naomi Osaka, multiple winner Grand Slams, all won their debuts in straight sets. The three players consolidated their positions in the tournament with solid performances in the first round.

Principais round results

• Coco Gauff: victory in straight sets
• Naomi Osaka: victory in straight sets
• Aryna Sabalenka: victory in straight sets
• Daniil Medvedev: defeat to Adam Walton in 5 sets
• Cameron Norrie: withdrawal against Adolfo Daniel Vallejo
• Moise Kouame: victory over Marin Cilic in straight sets

Contexto physical of Norrie worries British Tennis

The rib injury that forced Norrie to withdraw had affected his preparation before the tournament. The withdrawal marks a setback for the British tennis player, who was unable to overcome the limitations imposed by his injury during the game. The physical condition of the British number 1 now becomes a question for the next few weeks of competition.